Learn more about eczema on your feet, its causes, and treatment options to find relief.
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What Is Eczema on the Feet?
Eczema is a group of conditions that cause inflamed skin.
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There are many types of eczema, some of which are common on the feet.
Different strategies will work for different types of eczema.
It’s important to manage your eczema triggers as well as your stress triggers.
Once you’re able to identify your stress triggers, you’re able to produce a solution.
Certain foods and drinks have been reported to reduce symptoms in some people.
These foods include:
Eating plans should be individualized based on a person’s unique needs.
Speak with a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to help you choose the right foods.
Know Your Triggers
A trigger often causes aneczema flare.
Many people with eczema also haveallergies(environmental, food, ingredients in products).
You may be sensitive to climate, stress, or even lack of sleep.
The material of shoes such as sneakers and sandals may also cause an eczema flare.
Identifying your triggers can reduce eczema flares and symptoms.A healthcare provider orallergistcan rule out allergens and sensitivities.
Talk to a healthcare provider about your options.
Treatment with different wavelengths of UV light can be applied to the hands and feet or other body parts.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Foot eczema can flare up due to sweat, socks, and friction.
Moist environments can increase the risk of infections.
It is helpful to take off your shoes as much as possible and not tie them too tightly.
Eczema Symptoms
Symptoms of eczema vary based on the jot down of eczema you have.
You may experience red, itchy, scaly, inflamed skin.
You may also develop blisters or patches of itchy skin.
Causes and Triggers
A variety of factors contribute to the development of eczema on the feet.
Some of these factors include:
In other instances, eczema may be resulting from an underlying health condition.
For example, people with stasis dermatitis could havehigh blood pressure(hypertension) or kidney problems.
They may need to take a skin sample if they suspect an infection.
Summary
Eczema on the feet can appear in various forms and cause various symptoms.
It is important to identify your triggers to mitigate your symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
A physical examination by a healthcare provider can identify eczema on the feet.
If you have hand and foot eczema, you should avoid things that trigger your skin to flare.
Eczema on the feet can come and go.
A variety of factors can trigger flare-ups.
There is no cure, but you’re free to take steps to manage foot eczema.
Some children may grow out of it as they get older.
Socks that are 100% cotton absorb sweat and allow the skin to breathe.
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